Front and rear mud flaps; Required and only sold in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington, and Wisconsin

Standard Paint Type - $0

Metallic paint

Standard Paint Type - $0

Black paint

Floor Mats (PIO) - $120

Carpet floor mats

2012 Nissan Frontier Ownership Costs

Ownership Summary

Over 5 years this car costs 8.46% less to own than similar vehicles.

5 Year Ownership Cost Breakdown

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

5 YEAR TOTAL

Maintenance

Services performed generally at manufacturer's suggested intervals where stated. Other services done at selected intervals. Cost per service is based upon industry-standard service times and national labor rate averages. Parts prices are based on manufacturer's suggested list price where available.

$530

$803

$525

$777

$1,109

$3,744

Repairs

Based on extended service contracts that will pay for repairs for 7 years or 100,000 miles with zero deductible. Service contract pricing is adjusted down for expected age and mileage of vehicle, reasonable profit and a longer than standard manufacturer warranty.

$79

$170

$346

$411

$446

$1,452

Fuel

U.S. Government EPA mileage figures. Mileage is 60% highway driving, 40% city. Fuel cost per gallon is $3.61 for unleaded regular, $3.79 for unleaded mid-grade, $3.95 for premium, and $3.92 for diesel (subject to inflation of 1.60%). (Based on Energy Information Administration U.S. 6-month average self-service regular, mid-grade and premium gasoline and diesel prices.)

$2,568

$2,609

$2,650

$2,693

$2,736

$13,256

Depreciation

Based on the assumption that you keep your vehicle for 5 years, after which time you sell it in a private party transaction (not sold to a dealer). Also assumes that the vehicle is in good condition with 98,000 miles (14,000 miles per year).

$1,332

$957

$942

$917

$879

$5,027

Financing

Assumes 10% down payment on a 60-month loan and an annual interest rate of 4.83%

$602

$479

$352

$219

$79

$1,731

Insurance

Due to the extremely varying nature of insurance costs, the figures listed in this report are estimates for comparative purposes. We assume the following:

principal operator is under age 65;

all drivers have more than six years experience with no chargeable accidents;

vehicle is for personal use;

lives in a suburban/urban community, with:

Collision:$500 Deductible

Comprehensive:$500 Deductible

Medical:$25,000

Property:$50,000

Personal liability:$100,000/$300,000

Uninsured driver:$25,000/$50,000

$1,230

$1,230

$1,230

$1,230

$1,230

$6,150

State Fees

State Fees includes title and registration fees and are based on a sales weighted average for all states. Registration fees vary depending on the weight, price, and class of the vehicle.

$104

$70

$71

$67

$68

$380

Yearly Totals

This is the total cost of ownership for this vehicle over 5-years and 70,000-miles.

Ownership costs are the costs to purchase and operate a vehicle over a period of time. Understanding these costs may enable you to save money and help you make a wiser decision when choosing your next new car.

Regardless of the “value” claims that you may read in car reviews or hear in advertisements, the economic value of a car is based on how much it will cost to own and operate compared to its purchase price. In a sense, purchase price is “what you pay” and the ownership costs are “what you get.”

Ownership costs can differ greatly. The cost to own and operate two different vehicles with equal purchase prices can differ by thousands. Of course when evaluating ownership cost for used cars and trucks, a vehicle's condition and mileage will greatly impact ownership costs, therefore it's important to compare similar vehicles in similar condition for an accurate picture.

2012 Nissan Frontier Warranty

Basic Warranty: The basic warranty covers everything except items that are subject to wear and tear or replacement in the ordinary course of vehicle ownership, such as oil and air filters, wiper blades and brake pads. Tires and batteries are often excluded, but usually have their own warranty provided by the manufacturers of those items. Emissions equipment is required by Federal law to be covered for five years or 50,000 miles.

Drive Train Warranty: In some cases the drive train warranty continues after the basic warranty has expired. This part of the warranty covers most of the parts that make the vehicle move, including the engine, transmission, drive axles and driveshaft. Like the basic warranty, consumable parts such as hoses and belts are not covered. However, most of the internal parts of the engine, such as the pistons and bearings, which are also subject to wear and tear, are covered by the drive train warranty.

Roadside Assistance: Many manufacturers provide a service that will rescue you if your car leaves you stranded, even if it's your fault. Lock yourself our of your car? Run out of gas? Got a flat tire? A call to the manufacturer's toll-free number will result in somebody showing up who can help you out. There is a huge variance in these programs so check ahead of time to see what is covered and what you will have to pay for.

Rust or Corrosion Warranty: Rust or Corrosion Warranty: This warranty covers the vehicle's sheet metal, and protects you from rust and corrosion that are severe enough to cause a hole - surface rust is not covered. However, if you keep your car washed and waxed rust shouldn't be a problem.

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 INFINITI FX, MODEL YEAR 2012 INFINITI M, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN FRONTIER, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN XTERRA, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN NV VEHICLES. SOME OF THE BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE ENGINE OIL COOLER AND THE ENGINE OIL FILTER TO THE ENGINE IN THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO BELOW SPECIFICATION STRENGTH. AS A RESULT, THE BOLT MAY BREAK AT THE OIL FILTER ATTACHMENT POINT AND CAN CAUSE AN ENGINE OIL LEAK.

Consequences:

IF THERE IS AN ENGINE OIL LEAK, THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WOULD DROP AND THE ENGINE COULD SEIZE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:

NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012 through 2014 Frontier vehicles manufactured from November 28, 2012, through December 17, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a circuit breaker may have been installed incorrectly causing the main wire harness connected to the circuit breaker to face outward, potentially contacting a metal bolt located on the A-pillar.

Consequences:

The bolt may wear through the wire harness covering, resulting in an electrical short which could cause a fire.

Remedy:

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the circuit breaker orientation. If the circuit breaker orientation is incorrect, dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra two-wheel drive vehicles manufactured from June 19, 2012, through July 12, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with front wheel hubs that may not meet the design hardness specifications. A wheel hub that was manufactured below hardness specification may wear prematurely and eventually crack.

Consequences:

If the vehicle is driven in this condition, the wheel hub may break, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Remedy:

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replaced the left and right side front wheel hub assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on October 22, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.